Ruth’s Chris Bread Pudding: A Decadent Delight for Beginner Bakers
Indulge in a flavorful bread pudding with raisins, apples, and bourbon. This decadent dessert is perfect for a special treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- French bread (8 oz)
- Sugar (1 1/4 cups)
- Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
- Cinnamon (1/2 tbsp)
- Vanilla (1 tsp)
- Bourbon (1 tbsp)
- Eggs (6)
- Milk (1/2 quart)
- Half & half (1/2 quart)
- Butter (1 stick)
- Raisins (1/2 cup)
- Apple (1 small)
- Nutmeg (pinch)
- Salt (pinch)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven (The Oven Operation): Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare Sugar Mixture (The Sugar Synergy): In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Mix well and divide the mixture equally in half.
- Combine Custard Ingredients (The Custard Creation): In a large bowl, add one half of the sugar mixture, ground cinnamon, beaten eggs, pure vanilla extract, bourbon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Heat Milk Mixture (The Milk Melting): In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, half & half, unsalted butter, and the remaining half of the sugar mixture.
- Bring to a Boil (The Boiling Point): Bring the milk mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Combine Custards (The Custard Combination): Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, whisking continuously to combine evenly.
- Add Mix-Ins (The Mix-In Magic): Fold in the raisins and diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the custard.
- Prepare Baking Dish (The Dish Deployment): Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in a greased 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
- Pour Custard Over Bread (The Custard Coating): Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring they are completely soaked.
- Let Bread Absorb (The Absorption Action): Let the bread cubes absorb the liquid for a few minutes, allowing them to become fully saturated.
- Bake Bread Pudding (The Baking Balance): Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly (The Cooling Consideration): Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy (The Serving Sensation): Your Ruth’s Chris Bread Pudding is now ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Use day-old bread.
- Soak bread well.
- Test for doneness.